Air-Fried Panko-Crusted Cod Fillets with Tartar Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 cod fillets, about 6 ounces each
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, for spraying
• 1/2 cup tartar sauce
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Method

1. 1

   Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Set up a dredging station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with panko mixed with Parmesan, paprika, and garlic powder.

3. 3

   Dredge each fillet in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip in the egg, then press firmly into the panko mixture to coat evenly on all sides.

4. 4

   Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.

   3:00 · Preheat air fryer
5. 5

   Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil, then arrange the breaded fillets in a single layer without overlapping. Spray the tops of the fillets lightly with olive oil.

6. 6

   Air fry at 400°F for 6 minutes, then flip the fillets carefully and continue cooking until golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork.

   6:00 · Air fry first side
7. 7

   Flip and air fry for an additional 6 minutes, checking for a crisp golden crust and an internal temperature of 145°F.

   6:00 · Air fry second side
8. 8

   Transfer the cod fillets to plates and serve immediately with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.